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  • What are statins, and how safe are they?

    From Mike Dippel@999:1/1 to All on Fri Oct 17 12:41:30 2025
    Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that block an enzyme involved in cholesterol
    production, helping reduce LDL and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.

    They˙re generally considered safe for most people, though some may experience muscle
    pain, liver enzyme changes, or digestive issues.

    Your thoughts?

    Mike Dippel

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  • From Amessyroom to Mike Dippel on Fri Oct 17 22:34:12 2025
    Re: What are statins, and how safe are they?
    By: Mike Dippel to All on Fri Oct 17 2025 12:41 pm

    Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that block an enzyme involved in chol production, helping reduce LDL and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. Your thoughts?
    I have taken a few and had the muscle pain in my legs. But the one I'm on now seems to work well, and no muscle pain. Now I have knee joint pain due to bone on bone joint/arthritis.

    Also think I'm developing something, or my weight is causing pain in the tops of my feet quite often. I've tested for gout before and came back negative; but my father had it so wonder ... others have said neuropathy can cause such pain. So I guess I'll have to check that out next.
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  • From Daryl Stout@999:1/14 to Mike Dippel on Sat Oct 18 13:41:49 2025
    Mike,

    Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that block an enzyme
    involved in cholesterol production, helping reduce LDL and
    lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.

    They're generally considered safe for most people, though some
    may experience muscle pain, liver enzyme changes, or digestive
    issues.

    Be aware of potential side effects. Crestor caused severe muscle
    issues for me, so I quit taking that long ago.

    Daryl

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